SINEMA Remote Connect Server: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
CVE-2024-39571 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in SINEMA Remote Connect Server from Siemens, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. The record lists versions V3.2 HF1, 3.2_hf1 as the first without the flaw, so updating SINEMA Remote Connect Server to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 71% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update SINEMA Remote Connect Server to V3.2 HF1 or 3.2_hf1, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on cert-portal.siemens.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens | SINEMA Remote Connect Server | before V3.2 HF1; before 3.2_hf1 | V3.2 HF1, 3.2_hf1 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 8.7 | High | CNA (siemens.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | CNA (siemens.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Remote Connect Server (All versions < V3.2 HF1). Affected applications are vulnerable to command injection due to missing server side input sanitation when loading SNMP configurations. This could allow an attacker with the right to modify the SNMP configuration to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
- If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
- Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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Recent Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities
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